Since our founding in 1878, Southwest Baptist University has built a reputation for academic excellence, a firm commitment to biblical principles and a vision for reaching out to a hurting world. Today, our Bolivar campus is home to approximately 1,600 outstanding undergraduate students and 900 graduate students. As a private, four-year Christian university, we offer associates, bachelors masters and doctoral degrees in more than 45 academic disciplines including pre-professional programs, business and nursing as well as liberal arts majors.

In addition to being named one of Americas Best Christian Colleges® for 11consecutive years, SBU has ranked as one of Americas 100 Best College Buys® for 12 consecutive years. SBU also is one of Americas Best College Scholarships®